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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alton, IA

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Alton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alton is about $3,633, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 3 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alton, IA

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Last Updated: 12/19/24
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My Dad was known for referring to, and introducing himself as, the "Ol'Geezer" and this facility is "Ol'Geezer" recommended! Bavarian Meadows was a huge blessing to my Dad in the last months of his life. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bavarian Meadows where our tenants are “Living their best life!'...We encourage you to engage in the life-enriching programs and activities that are offered at Bavarian. Our activity program is designed to meet your interests and hobbies. You can join in a card or BINGO game, enjoy coffee chats...
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The model of the memory care hou1se is based on knowing each resident as a person first and foremost, and meeting them wherever they are on their memory care journey. My grandfather was a resident at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Peace of Mind for the Entire Family!As a tenant of Prime Living Apartments, you will quickly feel like one of the family.  You can rest assured that you will be receiving the best care and services in a warm and dignified manner.  Prime Living Apartments is an affordable assisted living...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Vista Prairie at Fieldcrest is an assisted living community located in the city of Sheldon, Iowa in O'brien County. Sheldon is a serene and beautiful place that provides a great setting for this wonderful assisted living community. The country setting of the town provides the perfect backdrop for...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Alton, IA

The average cost of senior living in Alton is $3,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Primghar, IA with an average of $3,517 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, IA vs. nearby cities

Alton, IA
$3,633/mo
$3,720/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, IA vs. the state and national average

Alton, IA
$3,633/mo
$4,405/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton vs. other types of senior living

$3,633/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,633/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Alton, IA by room type

1 Bedroom
$4,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,490/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Alton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alton

Bavarian Meadows Assisted Living in Remsen, IA

4.8
My dads time at Bavarian Meadows was absolutely phenomenal. It was so much more home-like and had a great atmosphere. If we had known years ago that they would have been affordable for dad, I would have tried to talk him into going here a lot sooner. In spite of everything, they were very good ...
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Alton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alton, IANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alton nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, IANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
10%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, IANational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
0.4%
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